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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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